Adam Vincent Clarke (b. 1992, Nova Scotia) is a Canadian composer and sound artist known for his poetic musical language, folkloric textures, and dramatic flair. Based in Belgium, his work spans ballet/dance, theatre, and contemporary music, with an expanding portfolio of commissions and premieres on leading stages across Europe and North America. Recent highlights include collaborations with John-William Watson (Sadler’s Wells, NDC Wales), Nicola Wills (BalletX, National Ballet of Albania, Origen Festival), and Het Nationale Ballet. Blending classical instruments, electronics, and sound design, Clarke composes with a signature tone of gewaltsame Schönheit—violent beauty.
As a composer and production leader, Adam brings the same artistic vision and hands-on approach to his work with HERMESensemble, contributing both creative and organizational expertise to its projects.